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WATCH: Masked thieves wielding hammers hit jewelry store in what expert calls ‘mob-style’ heist

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. Video captured a group alleged thieves fleeing an outlet in Texas following a jewelry theft that one expert described as “mob style”. Employees told police the group of thieves used a pepper spray on a witness and an employee before fleeing the store with “a large amount of stolen jewellery.” The group was captured on video by FOX 7, fleeing from the store after the attack. All suspects were wearing masks and gloves.FOLLOW US XPolice located a blue Hyundai sonata that the suspects had fled in at a nearby apartment building. Police said the vehicle was stolen in the Humble, Texas area. The recovered vehicle was taken for processing, and the case remains active.GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAILAnyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Dwayne Riley at (512) 218-6619.International Crime Free Association Executive Director Timothy Zehring told FOX 7 that this was “mob-style execution. “CLICK HERE TO READ MORE US NEWS”. The FBI and Jewelers Security Alliance discuss the mob-style executions of these crimes. “You’re usually looking at 10 to 30 masked suspects who charge into the store with weapons sometimes, but there are huge losses in less than 60 seconds,” said he. Gold prices have skyrocketed recently, so these crimes can be very lucrative. “Zehring said that these crimes can be prevented by implementing a layered approach to security.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APP.” Bollards are a good way to stop people from breaking in. Next, you can use shatter-resistant film and glass that you can place over the glass even if it is not replaced. Consider window tinting for your car. If they put the film on the window, even if it breaks, the film will hold intact, so they cannot get in,” Zehring stated. Fox News Digital has reached the Round Rock Police Department to obtain additional information.

  

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